George Geder and I chose this book as one that we can share with both online and offline members. We also plan to have a follow-up chat next month. Details to follow.

The focus of the first meeting is primarily introductory and organizational in nature. We also hope to solicit ideas from attendees and plan a preliminary agenda for the rest of the year. We will meet the second Tuesday of every month. E-mail me if you need more information. See you there!

DIRECTIONS!!!!

From Washington, DC and points West
Take New York Avenue East/becomes Route 50 East to Annapolis
Remain on Route 50 East for 6 miles beyond I-495 Capital Beltway
Exit Collington RD/Route 197 South
Remain in right lane and travel to the first light
Turn right unto Northview Drive
Bowie Town Center is on the left -- when you see Hecht's you are there!
Barnes & Noble is located near Sears and the Food Court.

From VA and I-495 Capital Beltway
Exit Route 50 East/Annapolis, travel 6 miles
Exit Collington RD/Route 197 South
Remain in right lane and travel to the first light
Turn right unto Northview Drive
Bowie Town Center is on the left -- when you see Hecht's you are there!
Barnes & Noble is located near Sears and the Food Court.

From Baltimore and points North
Baltimore Washington Pkwy/295 South to 197 South/Laurel-Bowie RD
Proceed South on 197 for about 10 miles to Bowie
Landmarks-- Cross Route 450/Route 50
Get in the right lane, Bowie Town Center is immediately after Route 50
Travel to the first light and turn right unto Northview Drive
Bowie Town Center is on the left-when you see Hecht's you are there!
Barnes & Noble is located near Sears and the Food Court.

Alternate Baltimore
From Take I-695 Baltimore Beltway towards Glen Burnie
Exit to I-97 South to Annapolis (this is a LEFT exit)
Proceed on 1-97 South and exit Bowie/Route 3/Richmond 301 South
Proceed straight on Route 3 for about 7 miles which becomes Route 301 in Bowie
Stay in right lane and turn right unto 197 North/Collington RD
Turn left at the second light/Northview DR into Bowie Town Center
Bowie Town Center is on the left-when you see Hecht's you are there!
Barnes & Noble is located on near Sears and the Food Court.

From Annapolis and points East
Route 50 West to Route 197 South/Collington RD Exit.
Turn left/South onto Route 197
Get in right lane
Travel to the first light and turn right unto Northview Drive
Bowie Town Center is on the left-- when you see Hecht's you are there!
Barnes & Noble is located near Sears and the Food Court.

Bowie Town Center is built like an old "Downtown," it's open and uncovered with Sears on one end and Hecht's on the other. There is some street parking in front Barnes & Noble and ample parking in lots all around.

See you there!

Peace, blessings, favor and grace, Alta

"I have learned that no one can experience true love, or a joyful presence, or create an optimal future until one makes peace with one's past. Genealogy heals the soul!"